For better or worse, some foods have earnedshall we sayareputation.
Which is just as well.
Who knows, maybe youll even consider adding themat least occasionallyback onto your healthy list.
Photographed by Theo Wenner,Vogue, 2016
Potatoes
Potatoes may bethe ultimate comfort food, but theyre not just empty carbs.
Including them in moderation as part of a diverse and well-rounded diet can contribute to overall health and well-being.
Still, he recommends sticking to poaching, boiling, baking, or scrambling to get the maximum benefits.
Don’t fry them, he says.
And, remember, not everyone handles caffeine the same way.
Butter
Butters high fat and cholesterol content usually makes it off-limits to health-conscious eaters.
However, it might be better for you than you might think.
Its also a source of butyric acid, which can benefit themicrobiome to regulate metabolismandpromote intestinal health.
Just remember, grass-fed is bestit contains more of the good fats.
And, dont overdo it.
As Dahmer points out, ultimately, the key is to approach dietary choices with mindfulness and moderation.
These foods are rich in probiotics that support gut health and immune function.
Whole milk
Fun fact: milk consumption in the United States is down 47 percent since 1975.
Nuts are a valuable addition to a healthy diet that offer a range of health benefits, explains Dahmer.
Chocolate
This might be the best news on the listthough its not exactly new-news.
And, according toa ton of research, it can also improve brain function and strengthen our immunity.
And skip the white chocolateit contains only cocoa butter, which doesnt have any of the same health benefits.
Since our bodies cannot produce these all-important fatty acids alone, its important to consume them in food.
